Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme Dir. Kevin Fitzgerald US 2004  In 2002 we screened a work-in-progess of Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme to sold out audiences. Now back by popular demand we are pleased to present the theatrical premiere of the finished film. Explosively tracing the story of a group of underground hip hop MCs and DJs from the early 1980s to the present day, Freestyle explores the world of improvisational rap -- the rarely recorded art of rhyming spontaneously. Made over the course of more than seven years-mostly with borrowed cameras from a non-profit co-operative of B-Boys, DJs, and MCs known as The Center for Hip Hop Education-Freestyle takes the viewer on a journey through the previously unexamined dimensions of hip hop as a spiritual and community-based art form. Following some of the best MCs ever to bless the mic, Freestyle features legendary battles including those of the film's hero, Supernatural, pitted against his arch nemesis, Craig G. As these artists improvise poetry out of the mix of language, politics and culture that make up their lives, we discover revolutionary worlds where the English language is subverted and re-appropriated as a tool of economic and social empowerment. Featuring Mos Def, Freestyle Fellowship, Black Thought, Cut Chemist, Jucie, Planet Asia, Medusa and the Living Legends. (72m)   Showtimes Links   Nightly: 7:15, 9:15 Additional shows: Sat & Sun: 2:00, 4:00 Wed: 2:00 Official Site Film information on IMDB.com
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